Ohio zoo employee taken to hospital after bite from rattlesnake

The Cincinnati Fire Department said that law enforcement was called to the local zoo after a woman was reported being bitten by an eastern diamondback rattlesnake.

Miami Seaquarium's killer whale, Lolita, cause of death revealed

Lolita, an orca whale held captive for more than a half-century, died from old age and multiple chronic illnesses, according to a report released Tuesday by the Miami Seaquarium.

This native Florida bird is now declared extinct

A native Florida bird last seen in the 1980s was recently declared extinct by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

Neighbors torn over crocodile relocation
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A?massive, illusive crocodile was captured and relocated after several sightings in various canals in Brevard County. Neighbors say the crocodile was captured in the Berkeley Canal in South Patrick Shores.

Florida man nabbed for possessing undersized fish, deputies say

A Florida man was nabbed after he was found in possession of an undersized fish, according to the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.

Manatees may become endangered species soon
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service made them a threatened species back in 2017. Now, the federal agency says they may have acted too soon. From starvation and boat collisions to climate change, experts say Florida?s beloved sea cows are in trouble.

Some female frogs play dead to avoid unwanted male advances, study says

Female frogs may take extreme measures to avoid the pile-up that frequently happens during “explosive" mating in the spring, according to the researchers.

Please don't paint 'pet' on wild deer, Missouri officials warn

Authorities say deer should never be considered pets – and they shouldn’t be moved from their natural habitat because of disease.

Fat Bear Week 2023: This absolute unit blew the competition out of the water

Fat Bear Week celebrates Katmai's brown bear population's resilience, adaptability, and strength as the animals prepare to hibernate, according to the National Park Service.

No jail time for Florida man who brutally beat shark with a hammer on beach

Brian Waddill has been placed on supervised probation for a period of 12 months for beating a shark with a hammer at a Brevard County beach last year, according to court records.

Watch: Bodycam footage shows deputies rescuing elk tangled in tree swing

When the deputies arrived at the scene, they saw the bull elk, or male elk, frantically running back and forth behind the tree where the swing was attached.

Watch: Moose enjoy festive fall dip in Colorado lake amid stunning autumn foliage

In early October near Steamboat Springs, Colorado, a heartwarming scene unfolded as a group of moose was discovered frolicking in a picturesque lake, surrounded by vibrant fall foliage.

Bear spotted on sailboat in Florida
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A bear was captured on camera hanging out on a catamaran boat in Naples, Florida